▲ Major wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana

Satellite-detected wildfire near Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve, Botswana: 246 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 5514 MW, estimated affected area ~33 km², fire intensifying.

5 514 MWCumulated power 48 h

246Satellite detections

~33 km²Affected area (est.)

47 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/11 06:00 UTC	88	2 246
13/11 18:00 UTC	14	40
14/11 06:00 UTC	38	1 602
14/11 18:00 UTC	27	79
15/11 00:00 UTC	10	13
15/11 06:00 UTC	69	1 534

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 33 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 171.9 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently intensifying (comparing the last two 6-hour periods).
Smoke: current PM2.5 fine particles over the area: loading… (CAMS / Copernicus). Above 55 µg/m³, air is considered unhealthy.
Observed activity: from 13/11 11:55 UTC to 15/11 11:17 UTC (48-hour rolling window).

Automatic estimates derived from satellite detections. Precise assessments (evacuations, damage, official areas) are the responsibility of local authorities. In an emergency call your local emergency number.